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Ice skating returns to Santa’s Village after 20-year absenceJan 14, 2025 3:27 pm - Ice skating is back at the Polar Dome in Santa’s Village in East Dundee after a 20-year absence.
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James Lumber Center 2025 season continues with eclectic mix of musicJan 14, 2025 3:05 pm - The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County offers entertainment from a wide range of musical genres. This season continues that tradition with renowned Mexican, rock, Americana, jazz, classical, and pop music artists gracing the JLC mainstage.
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Despite push for delay, park board OKs spending for Palatine Stables demolitionJan 14, 2025 2:59 pm - A Palatine Park District board member who has advocated for saving the Palatine Stables unsuccessfully tried to convince fellow commissioners this week to remove the cost of tearing down the facility from this year’s budget.
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Libertyville author’s latest book is a portal to rock ‘n’ roll historyJan 14, 2025 2:30 pm - A month into former Vernon Hills resident Mark Plotnick’s retirement, his longtime friend and professional concert photographer Jim Summaria suggested, “Why not pursue our passion for rock music by writing books that combine my extensive portfolio with our shared knowledge and writing abilities and see where it takes us?”
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Maple Butter Cafe making an impression in PlainfieldJan 14, 2025 2:29 pm - “The whole secret of the business — for me, at least — is quality, quality, quality: quality food, quality service, quality hospitality,” said Jim Letsos, the 74-year-old owner of Maple Butter Cafe in Plainfield. “We work together as a team to please every customer that’s come in, to enjoy their meals and leave with a good impression.”
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New pastor to be installed Feb. 15 at Elgin’s Holy Trinity ChurchJan 14, 2025 1:45 pm - Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin is celebrating Andrea Delaney's ordination on Feb. 15. She also will be installed as the church's 19th pastor.
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Aurora campaign money referendum knocked off ballotJan 14, 2025 1:01 pm - An advisory question about campaign money limits in Aurora has been removed from the April 1 ballot.
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Elgin launches new webpage to keep residents informed on ‘Tent City,’ homelessness initiativesJan 14, 2025 11:32 am - Elgin has launched a "Homelessness Response" webpage with a donation portal, volunteer opportunities and Tent City updates as they work to relocate residents of the homeless encampment after recent fires.
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Prosecutor: Geneva murder victim was stabbed 37 timesJan 14, 2025 11:31 am - A boy killed in December along with his mother in their Geneva home suffered 37 stab wounds, including several that penetrated his skull and one that severed his spinal cord, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
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Caregiver pleads guilty to sexually assaulting disabled woman, causing pregnancyJan 14, 2025 11:08 am - A caregiver who impregnated a resident of a home for people with profound disabilities has pleaded guilty.